Health Care Support Worker

Job summaryChatsworth Ward are looking for dedicated Healthcare Support Assistants to join them at Mansfield Community HospitalChatsworth Ward consists of 16 beds made up of 3 bays and 4 individual rooms. You will work alongside an established and excellent Multi-Disciplinary team to provide patient centred care.The ideal candidate will demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to patients, relatives and visitors to the Ward/Department supporting other team members to create an environment that is motivating, stimulating and supportive.You will need to participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to promote a cohesive ward/department team and the achievement of team objectives. Main duties of the jobTo see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. About usThank you for your interest in this role.Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.We would love you to join us.Job description Job responsibilitiesTo see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.Job description Job responsibilitiesTo see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.Person Specification Knowledge Essential Must understand basic requirements for individualised personal care Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Desirable Awareness of Safeguarding issuess Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 in care Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 2 weeks of commencement Desirable "Care Certificate" qualification. NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care Further Training Essential Able to attend a 5-day Clinical Induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified Experience Essential Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as part of a team Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Desirable Previous experience in a hospital setting Contractual Essential Flexible approach Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends Person Specification Knowledge Essential Must understand basic requirements for individualised personal care Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Desirable Awareness of Safeguarding issuess Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 in care Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 2 weeks of commencement Desirable "Care Certificate" qualification. NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care Further Training Essential Able to attend a 5-day Clinical Induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified Experience Essential Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as part of a team Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Desirable Previous experience in a hospital setting Contractual Essential Flexible approach Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer details Employer nameSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust AddressMansfield Community Hospital Stockwell Gate MansfieldNG18 5QJ Employer's website